Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for riflemen
Noun
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Suzuki is having a Selke-caliber campaign, and Caufield, on pace for 46 goals, is one of the best snipers in the sport.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Defense Ministry spokesman Enayatulah Khowarazmi said that Afghan forces had launched counterattacks with snipers across the border from Nangarhar, Paktia, Khost and Kandahar provinces overnight.—
ABDUL QAHAR AFGHAN,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And also, dogs would be used to flush out deer hiding in bushes or in steep terrain, to expose them to waiting sharpshooters.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Plus, sharpshooters are taking aim at deer that have taken over Baltimore’s parks.—
Bill Wachsberger,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Marina and Palisades both play up-tempo, feature 3-point shooters and depth.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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That level of anticipation — highly unusual for a March 6 matchup featuring one team that is well outside playoff contention — seemed to throw off both teams’ shooters in the early going.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Riflemen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riflemen. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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